When a state government passes a law that permits same-sex couples to marry they are exercising their __________.
A. concurrent power
B. delegated power
C. inherent power
D. police power
E. reserved power
Answer: D. police power
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a. Affirmative action programs that use quotas b. Set-asides for minority-owned companies c. Abortion restrictions that pose an undue burden on women d. De jure segregation e. De facto segregation
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Which type of federalism focuses on the national government's strong voice in shaping state action?
a. dual b. competitive c. new d. coercive
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